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f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture.VAHSVAC.1, VAHSVAC.2, VAHSVAC.3VAHSVAMC.3: Cultivates critical thinking and logical argumentation in Curriculum Standard(s):SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.

a. Distinguish between DNA and RNA.

b. Explain the role of DNA in storing and transmitting cellular information.

c. Using Mendel’s laws, explain the role of meiosis in reproductive variability.

d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits including:

Password-a multi-use game that increases students understanding of the importance of being verbally descriptive. Students have to guess a word they cannot see based solely on students verbal descriptions (vocabulary embedded in word lists)

Question Cubes- A small group activity that helps student model how to collaborate effectively by distributing the facilitator responsibilities throughout the group (each student will role dice, read corresponding numbered question, facilitate a short discussion, then record the groups opinions using paraphrasing strategy.

Magic Spheres Lab-Students will investigate the properties of diffusion and transport by conducting a inquiry lab using “Magic spheres that allow water to pass through its membrane similar to a cell membrane

Walk it out-students will walk in circles around the room and converse with a partner about the small chunk of content they just learned (in order to stimulate brain function by moving and talking, this activities allows students to digest the lesson in pieces and move around.